Students Make Sure War Vets Aren’t Forgotten
Students from an Ohio high school are trying to save history and honor the memories of black war veterans buried in a local cemetery.
Nigeria newspaper hit by blasts
At least six people are killed in bomb attacks on newspaper offices in two Nigerian cities, witnesses say.
10 Eligible Black Men ‘The Bachelor’ Should Cast
Last week, news broke about two African American men, Christopher Johnson and Nathaniel Claybrooks, where filing a class action lawsuit against the producers of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
Georgia Rep. Gingrey (R) Denounces ‘African-Americans For…
Rep. Phil Gingrey lambasted President Obama this week for creating a voter outreach group called ” African-Americans for Obama ,” calling the move “worse than sad.” Gingrey’s comments came on …
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Taylor verdict: Liberians and Sierra Leoneans react
Anger in Liberia and celebrations in Sierra Leone over Taylor trial
VIDEO: AU sets up free hospital in Mogadishu
African Union forces in Somalia set up a hospital offering free medical treatment to patients in Mogadishu.
Searching for a medical miracle
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t wish for a miracle when I was staring down a catastrophic illness almost five years ago.
Thirteen to stand in Egypt vote
The final list of candidates in Egypt’s first post-Mubarak presidential election is published, with 13 candidates allowed to stand.
Sierra Leone profile
An overview
Wilt Chamberlain, 1974 Mixed media soft sculpture by Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold: Mama Can Sing, Papa Can Blow December 15, 2007 – March 23, 2008 This exhibition highlights the paintings, drawings, prints, story quilts, and soft sculpture of internationally known …
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Burkina Faso profile
Provides an overview, key facts and history of this West African nation
Supermodel Beverly Johnson
Beverly Johnson is the first African-American supermodel. Her stunning features and superstardom would eventually land her on the cover of Vogue magazine in 1974, making world history as the first …
8 Iconic Black Women Who Taught Us Black Is Beautiful (Happy Women’s History Month!)
It’s been a long uphill climb for women and an especially burdensome one for black women. The beaten that we’ve often taken blazing our own trails has left our …
Swazi king gets jet ‘as present’
Swaziland’s king receives a luxury jet as a gift from “anonymous sponsors”, a spokesperson says – denying claims meagre public funds were used.
Key Mali posts go to the military
The interim president of Mali announces a new government, appointing three military personnel to key posts.